Harbor Springs boys, girls sweep Boyne City; PHS hockey returns to the ice
BOYNE CITY — From cousins all around the gym, to uncles and aunts and grandparents in the stands, it was another one of those family reunion nights when the Boyne City and Harbor Springs boys basketball teams met up Friday night.
The family rivalry on the hardwood between Harbor’s Flynns and Boyne’s Neers has been a solid one for years now, but the bragging rights for the season were wrapped up when Harbor Springs captured a second win of the year in a 59-55 final.
Harbor also previously earned a 65-62 win over Boyne City in December.
Tied up in a 24-24 game at the break Friday, the two remained neck and neck until the end, with an 8 for 8 finish at the free throw line in the fourth quarter aiding the Rams in the end.
Braeden Flynn finished with a game-high 22 points, 19 of which came in the second half, while Rider Bartel scored 20 and Collin Lang added eight.
For Boyne City, Jaden Alger led with 19, Chas Stanek scored 12, Owen Hewitt had 10 and Drew Neer and Ryan Spate each had seven.
Boyne City (9-6, 5-4) will next head to Kalkaska on Tuesday, Jan. 30, while Harbor Springs (9-5, 6-3) will travel to Elk Rapids on Tuesday.
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East Jordan 47, Kalkaska 38
KALKASKA — The first Lake Michigan Conference win of the season for the East Jordan boys came Friday night when they topped Kalkaska in a 47-38 final.
Korbyn Russell stood out for EJ with 19 points, five rebounds and three assists.
“A back and forth game that was really physical but our kids really responded, especially in the second half,” EJ coach Nate Dzwik said. “Our defense from about the four minute mark of the third just really locked in.
“Korbyn hit some big shots all game, Will (Webb) rebounded and made his free throws at the end. Angel (Delgado) did what he does best and worked really hard in the paint. Great win that was well earned by these guys.”
Lucas Stone added eight points for EJ, Delgado had nine and four rebounds and Webb led with 10 rebounds and three assists.
East Jordan (5-8, 1-6) will welcome in Grayling on Tuesday, Jan. 30.
Charlevoix 59, Grayling 47
GRAYLING — The first loss of the season for the Charlevoix boys came with some revenge served up Friday night when the Rayders earned a 59-47 victory over host Grayling.
Charlevoix had previously lost in a 54-52 final agains the Vikings.
"It was kind of a bizarre game, especially in the first half,” Charlevoix coach Anthony Troshak said. “Not much flow. Once we settled in and got stops, we were able to get out in transition. When we moved the ball we got some nice looks both inside and out. Coach Mead does a good job with them, they switch up defenses and keep you on your toes.”
Hudson Vollmer led with 20 points and six rebounds for Charlevoix, Vitale Collins scored nine and Jackson Crouse had nine points and eight rebounds.
Charlevoix (11-3, 5-3) will next host Traverse City St. Francis on Tuesday, Jan. 30.
NORTHERN LAKES
Harbor Light 78, Wolverine 29
WOLVERINE — Defense again got it done for the Harbor Light Christian boys Friday night, as the Swordsmen rolled to a 78-29 win over host Wolverine.
Harbor Light started out with a 28-6 lead after one, then 68-22 lead after three.
“We’re keeping a focus on the defensive end and things we can control,” Harbor Light coach Jason Roussin said. “It was great to get eight guys in the scorebook and all 12 contributed defensively.”
David Chamberlin led with 18 points, Vaughn Henagan had 15, Landon Jakeway had 14 points, six assists and six steals and Jackson Mesner had eight rebounds.
Harbor Light also won the JV game 66-17.
The Swordsmen (12-2, 6-1) won a 10th straight with the victory and next head to Boyne Falls on Tuesday, Jan. 30.
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GIRLS BASKETBALL
LAKE MICHIGAN
Charlevoix 49, Grayling 38
CHARLEVOIX — Abbey Wright scored 32 points for the Charlevoix girls basketball team Thursday as the Rayders rolled to a 49-38 win over Grayling.
Wright also added 12 rebounds and three steals to her big night.
The Rayders led just 24-20 at the break, then pulled away with a big second half from Wright and the defense.
Anna Kemp added 12 points, five rebounds and four steals, Karlee Eaton had five points and six rebounds.
Charlevoix (6-6, 4-3) will next head to Traverse City St. Francis on Tuesday, Jan. 30.
Harbor Springs 66, Boyne City 31
HARBOR SPRINGS — Five Harbor Springs players scored at least nine points Thursday night, helping the Rams to a 66-31 win over visiting Boyne City.
Harbor Springs got out to a 49-12 first half lead, with quarters of 26 and 23 points. They also knocked down five 3-pointers in the half from four different players.
Olivia Flynn finished with 21 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists and three steals and Paige Keiser had nine points and 14 rebounds.
Stefi Reskevics also had 10 points, Bryleigh Rummer had 13 points and Sophie Barnadyn scored nine.
For Boyne City, Braydin Noble led with eight points.
Harbor Springs (10-2, 6-1) next welcomes Elk Rapids in a key Lake Michigan battle on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Boyne City (6-7, 3-4) next welcomes Kalkaska on Tuesday.
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East Jordan 51, Kalkaska 32
EAST JORDAN — The East Jordan girls basketball team added yet another win to the schedule Thursday night, topping Kalkaska in a 51-32 final.
The Red Devils were led again by June Kirkpatrick’s 22 points, while Lizzy Pop added 10 points.
EJ started out with a 31-11 lead at the half, then was able to just cruise from there.
The JV also pulled in a victory with a 29-11 win, led by Madison Bearden’s 10 points.
East Jordan (6-4, 2-3) will travel to Grayling on Tuesday, Jan. 30 up next.
NORTHERN LAKES
Mackinaw City 45, Ellsworth 34
MACKINAW CITY — Mackinaw City’s girls pulled away from Ellsworth Thursday night after a 30-20 end of third score, winning a 45-34 final over the Lancers.
Jersey Beauchamp had 14 points and four rebounds, Gracie Beauchamp scored 13 points, had 10 rebonds and nine assists and Grace Sroka had nine points. Kerry-Ann Ming also had five points and 15 rebounds.
Mackinaw City (11-0, 7-0) next next meets Burt Lake NMCA on Tuesday, Jan. 30.
HOCKEY
TC West 6, Petoskey 5
TRAVERSE CITY — The extended break for the Petoskey hockey team finally came to a close this week.
After two weeks away from the ice for competition, the Northmen returned against Traverse City West Wednesday, though they took a 6-5 loss.
Petoskey fell behind 2-1 after the opening period, then 3-1 heading to the third, before then notching four goals in the final period.
“I was proud of how hard the kids played, we were down four of our top eight forwards and were missing one defenseman,” Petoskey coach Jeff Guiney said. “It was also just our fourth game in the last five weeks. We gave up an empty net goal, but fought back late to make it a one goal game.”
Chase Lafaive scored a pair of goals for PHS, as did Anderson Ward, while Madden Pateman had a goal and assist and Noah Bodurka and Wyatt Stemple each had an assist.
Petoskey (8-6-1) returned to the ice Friday in Negaunee and will play at Manistique Saturday.
Contact or send game stats/info to Sports Editor Drew Kochanny at dkochanny@petoskeynews.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DrewKochanny, and Instagram, @drewkochanny
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